3 Tips for Programming Your Thermostat This Spring

Apr 5, 2016

If you’ve lived in the Northbrook, Illinois, area for long, you know that spring weather often means fluctuating temperatures and unpredictable storms. Make sure your home’s HVAC system keeps you comfortable all season long by following these three tips for programming your thermostat.

Adjust the Thermostat to Your Schedule

To get the most out of your programmable thermostat, start by adjusting the device to your family’s schedule. If you’ve already programmed the thermostat for winter usage, early spring is the ideal time to rethink your weekly schedule.

Most programmable thermostats allow you to program different cooling settings for each day of the week. If you typically arrive home later in the day or you’re generally away for baseball games and soccer tournaments on weekends, make sure you are only running the HVAC system at preferred settings when your family is home.

Adopt an Efficient Strategy

Spring weather might be unpredictable, but you can still program your HVAC system to operate as efficiently as possible. Otherwise, you will be wasting energy cooling an empty house. Thermostats, today allow you to program settings according to occupancy or activity levels. You will be able to program your thermostat to achieve ideal temperatures day and night.

During the warmer months, program your thermostat to a minimum of 78 degrees Fahrenheit when you are home or for when you wake up. Set higher temperatures for other times. This strategy has been proven to reduce energy consumption, allowing you meaningful savings on your energy bills.

Rely on Smart Technology

When spring brings a heat wave or a rainstorm, rely on your smart thermostat to rise to the challenge. These devices can access the local weather forecast and adjust humidity or temperature settings to accommodate whatever comes your way. If the weather causes you to change plans, use your smartphone to adjust the thermostat’s settings from work, school, or just about anywhere.

Whether you need assistance setting up your programmable thermostat or you’re ready to upgrade to a smart device, the HVAC experts at Carefree Comfort, Inc. are here to help. Call us today at 847-388-0115 to set up a consultation .